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"Best and most impactful" is literally an opinion, not a fact. He was not the most productive receiver in the league in 2025, either by volume or on a per-game basis. He is what he is at this point and I'm really of the belief that he's more of an electric highlight reel receiver than a winner, not to say he's not productive but he's not a player I'd be looking to add to my roster. He's a target vacuum who catches a relatively low percentage of the balls thrown his way. One stat I've become a fairly big fan of is yards per target and Lawler registered at 10.02 last year. Dohnte Meyers 12.13, Justin McInnis 10.82, Nic Demski 10.88, Keon Hatcher 11.64, Dejon Brissett 10.67 all more productive per target and all with a better balls caught % than Lawler too ... Lawler wasn't even the most reliable target on his team, he caught less of his targets (59.7%) than Kiondre Smith (73.5%) and Tim White (66.6%) and to me, that's a statistic that becomes even more impactful when you consider that he was 2nd in the league in targets with 144. The only receiver who really even comes close to being as unreliable as him with a comparable level of productivity is Eugene Lewis. Couple that with the fact that despite being targeted 144 times, Lawler didn't even rank in the top 25 in the CFL in YAC. He's a highlight reel receiver, but he's not a winning football player. His numbers all point to the fact that he's productive, but he's also a relatively unimpressive player once the ball is in his hands and he's a drive killer. It's not a smear opinion on Lawler, I think he's a hell of a receiver and he's got some of the best go up and get it ability I've seen in a long time, but I just don't think it's anywhere near a fact that he's the "best" receiver in the CFL.

yup...clock is ticking there and thats a lot of scratch for this juncture in his career...and if we were/are to throw top dollar at a receiver now...it be for a guy not 30 yrs old yet

Well according to his mom on twitter it was a disrespect thing. According to her, the team told him at the end of the season he was next man up and then they just handed the job to TE without any real competition. Which is of course outside the norm of any professional sport...you know...believing in a high draft pick over a career 3rd stringer off the street. The media also pushed propaganda on the masses to get people excited about TE and forget about Wilson....that's according to his completely unbiased mother.

Based on what I have seen...so far this is how I would construct the roster (* Denotes starter) QB - ZC*, Perkins, Elgsgerma Canadians - ELI*, Neufeld*, Wallace*, Demski*,Neild*, BO*, Lawson*, Kramdi*, WJ* (Nationalized American counts as one of 21 Canadians from what I gather) Vibert, Clercius, MCI, Daniels, Cobb, Gatkouth, Smith, Shay, Cadwaladder, Kelly, Lereux, Hallet, Americans - Ceresna*, Dixon*, Nichols*, Holm*, Moxey*, Williams*, Griffin*, Woodbey*, T.Jones*(only cause we know Osh is gonna)Pokey*, White*., Singer*, Bryant*, Broxton*, K.Wilson DA - Castillo, Vaval, Ayers, Jenkins Globals - New Punter, Bailey (as the 45th guy can be Global or Canadian) PR/1 game -Allen, Peterson, Stuart, Corcorran, Fletcher, Korn(until Schmeck is back), Burrell, Clinton, Randolph, Mazzcua, TJ Davis, Reese, Vpool Declare 6 Canadians on offence...1 Canadian on defence along with the Nationized Canadian...

Kenny is going to always get a lot of targets because he make crazy catches. When in doubt, chuck it up there.

If he thinks Elgersma was handed the QB2 spot & he's not willing to compete for a QB3 spot here, I don't see where else Wilson could land. The Western teams (except maybe Edmonton) don't have a very experienced QB room but I can't imagine he's going to come in late and beat out someone with similar experience and more familiarity with the respective playbooks. Some QB's going down with injury down the road might be his best (only?) shot at getting signed somewhere.

Hilarious. Perhaps the depth chart was made in such a way as "well we've seen Terry Wilson for a bunch of preseason now, we haven't seen the new guy so he needs more reps to see what he's got. " But no disrespect for not just being handed the job... which he probably would have got anyway based on experience and familiarity.

Really depends what the situation is. He has very limited upside, but has enough experience that he doesn't **** his pants if you put him on the field.

Well Feck strike that. Knights suck, everyone sucks except us but Riders really suck arse bad. Whoops wrong thread sorry habit. Translation: Knights can go F themselves, they symbolize what’s all wrong with professional sports these days. Oh and good morning have a pleasant day. :)

Didn't not see Vegas sweeping Colorado but they did. Say what you will about Tortorella but he has them dialed in right now. What a crazy couple of months for them.

Based on Terry Wilson's tape... Would you sign him over someone you've had on your neg list for awhile and you have high hopes for? And then walked out in his team the day before a game?

I wouldn't. QB depth is pretty thin around the league

Bombers drop Wilson from the suspended list, making him a FA. I'd be shocked if he gets picked up by another CFL.

He's the league's best ever and it's not close... I don't even like discussing his name among other receivers because it makes no sense.

I’m not a Habs fan at all but looked like they were the team to beat. Not anymore. Things change quickly. I don’t care who wins at all. Jets gone means no horse in race. Montreal was looking unstoppable. Like a team of destiny. Didn’t know MacKinnon was hurt and didn’t know Colorado is non playoff team bad without him.

a lot of his targets too, are in 2 and 3 man coverage....so excessive yac is not gonna happen regardless who you are, and a lot of the catches are contested too, to some extent

Did he make that clear by leaving to play with Edmonton or leaving to play with Hamilton?

I agree about the Merc thing...it's not as clear cut as he just chased the money. He made it clear he was planning on retiring a Bomber but it didn't seem to be a shared dream from the Bombers....anyway...Basically everything else you have said could be matched up with most/all of the top receivers. (which speaks to the lack of talent we had) He's a bit long in the tooth and if I'm picking a WR to bring in, he isn't the #1 choice. I'm not sure giving a 32yr old WR a 3 yr deal will work out. I very much doubt he sees the full amount or if he does, if Hamilton gets the full value. Injury concerns are part of the context on why the deal might not be a great one for Ham.

Because I don't think you can throw out things like yards per target and yac, and catch % in a vacuum without giving at least some context to a players usage. Might not change the interpretation, but it needs to be addressed IMO.

Some missing context includes, hatcher having more targets at 145 (Lawler at 144) and Hatcher having 102 catches compared to Lawlers 86. Hatcher having 16.5yrds per catch and Lawler 16.8yrds per catch. Lawler did have the edge on TDs and 30+ plays.

From what It sounds like to me, it was already determined that TE was gonna be the QB2 in discussions, and he was competing for the 3rd spot again...so...was it the situation that he "wasn't" handed QB2 duties and he felt disrespected?...Or was it since TE seems to have been handed the QB2 role that he didn't want to be the 3rd guy again and would rather try and latch on elsewhere...as opposed to just quiting...2 sides to every narrative and in the short lifespan of a pro player, I dont blame him for wanting out if he wasnt in the plans per say And if a knob and bot of prima donna like D.Davis could linger around as long as he did, I pretty sure if he wanted to, Wilson could do the same in a similar role...He also offers more than D.Davis ever could. And for all it's worth...Neither TE or Wilson if he stayed and was anointed QB2 was gonna see the field anyway with how we use our QB's...or not much use so it's really a big pfffft...I'd currently have Perkins as the defacto back-up, especially if he shows well friday, and also...he's a 6'2 220+ pound QB with running skills so he is gonna be a legit Short yardage guy too...gonna be interesting how we deploy the 2 backups

Stick to hockey.

I don't pick the teams but it seemed to me like Wilson was more the 'oh **** we should probably carry a second guy with pro 3-down experience on the roster' guy. Elgersma has the size teams seem to be looking at for a short yardage guy, and Perkins won the UFL MVP with his legs. I don't recall him really standing out in the role, other than that one big run he broke against the Riders in the playoffs.

Not at that price.

Ya but you got a guy who will quit when he’s passed on the depth chart. Most QBs can do sneaks also. I don’t think you bring a guy in just cuz he can sneak a ball. That’s riders crazy. Terry couldn’t throw a ball 10 yards. In the cfl if you can’t throw you’re not gonna be a starter. I think you bring In QBs who have potential to start not guys who ceiling is sneaking the ball on 3rd and inches.

ahhh include #31 Rick House into the tier 2 grouping. Him and Joe Pop were a great duo. I’d probably add Eugene Goodlow as well into the mix.

Tier 1-Milt Tier 2-James Murphy and Joe Popp

I doubt it. I mean. I’m sure it will play a role but I don’t think dudes necessarily make teams based just on a pre season game or 2. I think coaches generally have a good idea going into game 2 who is and isn’t making it and I think the game either confirms their original thoughts or maybe makes them think a bit but in the end if dude sucks all week at practice but goes off game time well, that’s a decision isn’t it. Just seems from a fan perspective game 2 is more starters get the first half then its guys who will make the team playing with lots of guys who won’t and then finally in the 4th it’s those guys that prob stood out the most that you want another look at but by then your opponent is playing their cuts also. Logically tho the Canadian QB who has never played a pro game before except nfl pre season is likely gonna need some time to develop over a guy who was league mvp of the UFL recently but I mean until or if Zach gets hurt, who is QB 2 and 3 don’t matter cuz it’s Zach Taylor and BP regardless like those are the 3 QBs and until Zach gets hurt it don’t matter who 2 or 3 is The RB last year was the pre season star. Cut weeks later now working for the man.

In 6 seasons, he's only played 18 games once. He played 12/18 in Edmonton and 22/36 in his second stint here. He also had 5 games under 50 yards in those 12 he played with Edmonton. He lights the world on fire for 5-ish games in a year. Misses 1/3 of the games, and tends to be average in the remaining 1/3 ish. In Dalton's first 2 years here, he had 8 games under 50, only 1 was under 30, though, and only 1 was a single catch game. He still gave us the 5-ish games a season of pure dominance, but in the remaining nearly half a season, he was a strong, steady producer.

Kenny is a one of a kind talent...You can't question his ability BUT a few years ago the Esks paid him a bundle to toil for them...As I remember he didn't finish the season because of injury....That's always a worry for every player but every player isn't being paid 333,000 ducats plus to perform...I hope I haven't hexed Kenny ...really like the guy and hope he fills the bill for them BUT that's a lot of cash to tie up in one player...Good luck Lawler ...except when he's trying to carve- up our db's

Jim Henson was not a billionaire. Also what does ghouls who donate to American politics have to do with anything? Usually genetics and general healthy lifestyles factor in longer lives. Billionaires also make a very small % of the total population so a comparison really isn't fair.

Kenny is an unreal talent and I loved watching him play. Consistent he ain't though. 2025 was is first season playing every game. Letting someone walk to become the highest paid non-QB in the league isn't the same thing as saying you don't want him on your team.

Good, good, let the hate floooow through you. I am glad, though, I am happy to see the league under-rate this team. If we stay reasonably healthy and Zach performs at a higher level than the last 2 years, this will be the best team we've put on the field since 21 imo.

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Yeah, thats the only thing the clown had to say about Oliveira, "They give him the ball a ton". Yeah we do, and he still leads the league in yards per carry every freaking year(including last season). He also talks about how Rankin and Mills are so powerful and love contact, meanwhile Oliveira leads the league every year in yards after contact, and game in game out runs over guys like they owe him money. I love all these CFL.ca rankings where we continually get disrespected. Keep it up assclowns. Cant wait to punch the league in their collective cocky mouths.